Litigation LAA - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Lindsay Kenney LLP

Description

Who we are:

Lindsay Kenney LLP is one of Western Canada's largest full service law firms with locations conveniently located in downtown Vancouver, and Langley.

After 40 years in the business, our success continues to be fueled by the talent, ambition and expertise of our amazing team.

Why it is great to work at LK Law:
Lindsay Kenney LLP offers our team members a dynamic, collaborative and family-focused environment.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide:

A comprehensive benefits package – LK Law pays for 100% of the benefit premiums
Annual Health Care Spending Account
RRSP Matching
Amazing opportunities for personal growth and development
A generous vacation allotment
Personal days
Fitness and wellness allowances
On-site fitness centers
A supportive, engaging, tight-knit culture
Potential remote working arrangements

What you can expect:

We currently have an opening in our Vancouver office for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant.

This role requires an individual who is organized, effective at multi-tasking and detail oriented, with strong communication and people skills.

Depending on experience and knowledge, the core responsibilities of the role will be, but not limited to:

Opening and closing files
Drafting correspondence
Acting as a liaison between client, lawyer and opposing counsel
Requesting medical and employment records, as well as other document requests
Electronic filing of documents
Basic accounting (paying disbursements and invoicing)
Organizing files, binders, client documents and other file related materials
Managing time entry, expense reports, monthly billing and reporting to clients
Maintaining a bring forward system
Organizing the calendar of the assigned lawyer(s), booking appointments, trials and discoveries
Preparing List of Documents
Taking monthly practice group meeting minutes
Other administrative tasks as required

What we are looking for:

Minimum 3 years' of experience as an LAA in a busy general litigation practice
A Legal Administrative Assistant certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution
Familiarity with foreclosure and insolvency work would be an asset
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work in independently and in a team environment

Compensation
The typical salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related skills/knowledge, experience, and internal and market equity.

Please send your resume with "Corporate LAA" in the subject line, along with a cover letter stating salary expectations to We thank all applicants for their interest only those considered for an interview will be contacted.